Tis the Season for Giveaways Hop
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So in the season for giving I have a box of goodies to give away
Goodie Pack with 3 surprise Christmas novels, and a large stocking full of misc items, tasty holiday treats and more!)= Total value $50+
*Winner will even get to give me some ideas for what to put in their stocking!
This is a rare time for which I am willing to ship internationally for a prize but I want everyone to have a chance at this.
Be sure to check out my giveaway rules here.
Merry Christmas!!!
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a great idea to add in the stocking.. a cute little plushies to cuddle or letter paper to start the new year with a thoughts for friends far away^^. ( and if one of the book is teh christmas one by lori wide is super great as well^^)
ReplyDeletea great book to read: an enchanted season with nailini singh it fit the season and reallyi never came accross something by nalini singh that i did not love
thank you so much for giving international a chance too
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ReplyDeleteMy stock stuffing ideas: Water Bottle, lip balm, Whiskey Wedge, necklaces, Bacon Bandages, Compact Umbrella, Swiss Army Knife, Good Luck Stones, etc.
My recommended read this winter: A Visit From St. Nicholas by Clement C. Moore. This is 1 of my favorite reads all time. It's always fun to read about how Santa Claus comes to life.
If you're putting in tasty treats, I would love to see some buckeyes! My favorite books are anything by Beverly Lewis. She writes wonderful Amish Fiction. Many are series. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI would love to see chocolate in there and maybe some cute warm gloves for winter and other trinkets that I can't think of right at this moment. As for the book I recently got a book called Married for Christmas by Noelle Adams it was a freebie on amazon though I haven't read it yet you may like it.
ReplyDeleteAuthor swag (bookmarks/magnet/postcards etc). Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan is a GREAT book which is one of my all time favorites, you should definitely check that book out (EPIC LOVE STORY)
ReplyDeleteI love notepads in my stockings. I am always needing something to write on, make lists, etc.
ReplyDeleteI read a few months ago Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi and really enjoyed it.
A good Christmas book- The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus This was read to me every Christmas as a young child and now I read it to my own.
ReplyDeleteA good Role Playing Game Book- Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition This is on my teenage son's Christmas list. Apparently the Monster Manual is extremely interesting on its own.
A good history book- Susan Wise Bauer's History of the World series (for adults) OR Story of the World Series (for children) Love both of these series. The author really pulls you into history.
OR better yet pick up and read, or reread, any of the classics. That is probably my favorite thing to do.
For stocking gifts how about Opi Nail Polish, Yankee Candle Tarts or small candles, sample size packets of flavored coffee, pretty notepads, popcorn seasoning, Terry's chocolate orange, Bath and Body pocket hand sanitizer... I could go on and on with ideas. Making stockings is one of my favorite parts of Christmas.
For the stocking I would say candy, a candle, a card game, a bracelet.
ReplyDeleteFor the book I would suggest Bright Side by Kim Holden!
Plushies and Bookmarks are great to put in the stockings. Also, makeup or small candies.
ReplyDeleteA good book: Grave Mercy or Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson
Gift cards are always welcome. A good book- Symbiont by Mira Grant
ReplyDeleteHow about some hot chocolate? Maybe some chocolate goodies like Dove? Just an idea. I know this comes out of your pocket so I don't want to recommend anything too expensive. Have you read Compulsion by Martina Boone yet? It is FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteGift cards are good, Book (Gone Girl)
ReplyDeleteChocolate is ALWAYS welcome in my stocking! I also like to give small things like bookmarks and earrings.
ReplyDeleteAs for a great book, I think my top five for the year (hopefully one of them is new to you) are:
1. Landline by Rainbow Rowell, good relationship feels (it IS Rainbow) and a great look at marriage.
2. The Storied Life of AJ Fikry - as a reader and a lover of bookstores, I was insanely charmed even though it has some flaws.
3. Blue Lily, Lily Blue - No one writes like Maggie Stiefvater and this series is AMAZING.
4. I'll Give You the Sun - I am not one for flowery language, but this book was so beautifully written and it caught be in every single emotion I have.
5. (and off the wall choice) The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch - imagine a fantasy character with the wit of Tyrion Lannister planning Ocean's 11 style heists. Combine it with a crazy good friendship and it is Scott Lynch's series.
Happy holidays!
Candies and chocolates, of course! Oh, and a stuff doll to cuddle in the winter :D Book swags would be totally awesome too!
ReplyDeleteBooks to read:
1. Seraphina by Rachel Hartman; I really really love this book, it's totally epic and it's about DRAGONS!
2. Chaos Walking Trilogy (The Knife of Never Letting Go, The Ask and the Answer, and Monsters of Men); a truly epic series, and it's Patrick Ness!!
3. A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness; the book is so beautiful and moving, it's one of my all time fave!
4. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern; magic + true love = a storm of awesomeness!!
5. Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick; it was a Christmas present for me, a couple years ago, and it was truly heartwarming, I thought it was the best Christmas present I ever had.
Thank you so much for the giveaway :D
I'm not picky :)
ReplyDeleteYou should read Nalini Singh, all her books are amazing
I would love a gift card ,lipgloss,socks,maybe a new cookbook for busy nights ,
ReplyDeleteI would love to see some lotion, makeup, book marks and anything like that. I recommended reading Hopeless by Colleen Hoover.
ReplyDeletebook marks and lipgloss!! Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch!
ReplyDeleteI like to snack on cashews or peanuts, so that would be nice. Candles and gift cards are also good. Gone Girl would be a good book to read.
ReplyDeleteThings to put in a stocking? Candy, gift cards, nail polish, etc.
ReplyDeleteAs for a good book to read this Winter...I don't read a lot of seasonal books, but I would always recommend anything by Stephanie Kuehnert.
Things you could put in the stocking are Nail Polish, Candy like Snickers or Reese's PB Cups or Hugs or new headphones. I don't read a lot of seasonal books but Mary Higgins Clark & Carol Higgins Clark have done some Christmas Novels together and my mom always enjoys them!
ReplyDelete5 gc to Starbucks, lip balm, travel lotion, notepad, pen, sanitizer, compact mirror, wine opener, travel games, refresher spritz. Books for winter, how about feel good classic. Christmas Carol, letters from Father Christmas, or the nutcracker.
ReplyDeleteI love your tree! So sparkly. Thanks for sharing your wonderful giveaway. Tis the season:)
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ReplyDeleteSome chocolate and sweets would be great in the stocking. Or some book swag.
I'd recommend Bette Lee Crosby's and Taylor Dean's books off the top of my head. So many great authors out there.
Gift cards, sweets, maybe some bookmarks... thanks for the giveaway! As for books, if you like paranormal, you should take a look at A Dance of Light and Darkness by Ryan and Niki Traynor :)
ReplyDeleteMaybe some perfume samples, some nail polish, something sweet as in food, lol, gift cards.....the book would be hard to recommend as it depends on what you like to read. One that I liked was Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn (the same author that wrote Gone Girl.)
ReplyDeleteWe always got an avocado in our stockings growing up! I just read Into the Wild, that was a thought provoking read.
ReplyDeleteHmm... chocolate, necklace, gift card for Amazon, B&N or Victoria's Secret.. it's all I can remember now.
ReplyDeleteMy recommendations (hope you find at least one book that you like):
1. Black Dagger Brotherhood Series by J.R. Ward (Lover Awakened is my favorite book of all times, Zsadist is such a sweetheart. <3)
2. Lords of Deliverance by Larissa Ione (I really enjoyed Reaver, this book has it all, interesting heroes and a beautiful plot), and
3. Chained by Night also by Larissa Ione (I simply love the writing of this author!).
4. Stepbrother Dearest by Penelope Ward and
5. Raw by Belle Aurora, they were so complex and interesting that I read them in a day!
As you can see, I really can't choose just 1, sorry for that, LOL.
Thank you for the giveaway and happy holidays! :)
Peppermint bark! Any children books
ReplyDeleteCandy, hot wheel, and nail polish are great ideas for stocking stuffers. A great book to read is Do you take this Woman by R.M. Johnson.
ReplyDeleteNotebooks, pens/pencils, bookmarks and the like are always such great presents. Nail polish and headbands, too. Stickers!!! Love stickers. And a great book to read this winter? Sunset Rising by S. M. McEarchern. I was given it to R2R and usually I don't like them, but this one was actually really good, like I really really loved it.
ReplyDeleteChocolate is always a good idea! Also some book themed items like a mug or coasters would be a fun idea.
ReplyDeleteOne book I recommend is Winterspell by Claire Legrand because is a retelling of the Nutcracker!
I like to read romances this time of year! I would add something from Robyn Carr ( she has a few good anthologies at the Christmas time--I know she has That Holiday Feeling out , its a good one! Also I would add gum, cosmetics, gift cards to stockings!
ReplyDeleteDark chocolate and Muppet items are always good! I'd recommend Jamie Fessenden's THE CHRISTMAS WAGER--it's a wonderful m/m Regency, with really good storytelling and characters (bonus: there's even a child who's not an annoying urchin)!
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Hmm, chocolates go great with books, but then so does hot tea. Either would be great in the stocking. As for a good book to read, how about "Moriarty" by Anthony Horowitz. It's a Sherlock Holmes/Moriarty story that takes place after Reichenbach Falls and promises to be a really riveting read.
ReplyDeleteLip balms, candles and chocolates are all good.
ReplyDeleteI like earrings and socks in my stocking.
ReplyDeleteMidnight Rose by Lucinda Riley - excellent.
Thanks for the contest.
slehan at juno dot com
I love Running Barefoot. great book by an indie author and really feel good for the holidays. clean romance character driven story. but i already have this book :) i would recommend to others.
ReplyDeleteI like earrings, necklaces, gift cards of all kinds!
That's very generous, thank you! :-)
ReplyDeleteTo me, a card with a funny anecdote and a few tempting sweets is the perfect surprise in a stocking.
As of books, if you like dystopians I'd recommend The Book of Ivy, by Amy Engel, it's good and clever, romantic too, but it makes you think about society and yourself. It's a wonderful read :-)
Happy holidays.
Wow, amazing chance! *o*
ReplyDeleteI don't know, maybe some bookish or christmas stuff.. or some gift cards, or jewels, or 2015 calendar!! XD
I recommend you the Fever series by Karen Marie Moning, or The Mortal Instruments series by Cassie Clare! I love them so much!
I recommend the Tiger Saga by Colleen Houck.
ReplyDeleteAmazon GCs are great, so I can get more kindle books. I also LOVE peppermint candy canes! I think you should read The Outlander. It is long, but very interesting!
ReplyDeleteChocolate is good, also giftcards, and earrings or barrettes (if appropriate). I recommend the Zombie Apocalypse trilogy by Mira Grant (aka Seanan McGuire) Feed/Deadline/Blackout which is a great combination of political thriller, ZA and media snarkiness!
ReplyDeletesmall gift cards for coffee or snacks is always great
ReplyDeleteChocolate, nail polish and lipsticks are always my answer for stocking stuffers! I love Stephen King's Dark Tower series, so if that's your kind of thing and you want a huge series to read, that's the one!
ReplyDeleteFace moisturizer or a bath bomb would make great stocking stuffers. As far as what to read, I'm currently reading Dark Places by Gillian Flynn and it's really good. diesel_had_my_baby@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteChildren's books would be great to put in there....that way the kids can give mom a moment of peace to read her own book :) I enjoy Fantasy books so my suggestion is The Belgariad by David Eddings. It is a terrific book that takes you into a magical world
ReplyDeleteI havent had time to read lately but I think some hot chocolate and a face mask would be good additions.
ReplyDeleteHot chocolate, chocolate candy, peppermints, gloves, ear warmers, and perhaps a coffee gift card, I would read and old time classis - by Charles Dickens - Scrooge.
ReplyDeleteI think some gift cards in the stocking would be a great idea. A book that I would recommend is Nora Roberts Chasing Fire because it is exciting and sexy.
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I love Christmas trinkets and treats, as well as author swag.
ReplyDeleteI'd recommend
1. A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Gray (Firebird #1) if you like SF/mulitverse, 2. Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger (Finishing School #1) if you like steampunk
3. The Diviners by Libba Bray (Diviners #1) if you like fantasy/historical
4. On the Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta if you like contemporary
5. What's Left of Me (Hybrid Chronicles #1) if you like dystopian
My idea of great stocking stuffers are jelly beans, candles, wine stops, gloves, fridge magnets, funny socks and shot glasses. A great winter read would be "The Way of the Owl: Succeeding with Integrity in a Conflicted World” by Frank Rivers“. I really like this book because it touches all areas of our lives.
ReplyDeleteHappy holidays.
I'm reading The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith right now and I highly recommend it if you like mysteries. It's intelligent, really masterfully plotted and written, and I find the main characters really likable. In terms of what to put in a stocking, I love all types of chocolate, especially Hershey's and Green and Black's.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see travel size hand lotion. The book I recommend is Stones from the River. It's a great book that follows a young German girls life from World War I all the way through World War II. It's a great read.
ReplyDeleteI like nice pens and vegan chocolate (and other vegan treats) in my stocking! As for a book, I just finished reading Rae Carlson's Girl of Fire and Thorns series. It is a great read anytime.
ReplyDeleteSince im a goth, i'd love to find something gothy in my stocking :3 And, I would reccomend you to read ''Im not afraid'' by Niccolo Amanitti :D Awesome book,love it!
ReplyDeleteSome items that I think would be great in a stocking are;
ReplyDelete- An oversized mug (for either coffee or soup)
- A pearl earring and necklace set
- Ghirardelli chocolates
- miniature anything- example- condiments, summer sausages, liqueur bottles, cheeses
A great read for me this winter would be the DaVinci Code! It is such an interesting book ( I've read it 4 times)
I would put Snickers and Reese's candy in the stocking! And a book I recommend right now is called Triggered: A Memoir of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I'm reading it because I have OCD and it's really helping me come to terms with my experiences.
ReplyDeleteGift cards, candy, and fuzzy socks are what we find in our stockings sometimes. I really like Mary Higgins Clark and this one goes with the season Silent Night.
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My stocking stuffer ideas: body wash/spray/lotion, barettes, candy, earrings, slippers, and lip gloss. My book recommendation is Damocles by S.G. Redling, just because it was so sweet and charming and made me smile!
ReplyDeleteGift cards are always good for stocking stuffers. I also get lip balm, small body sprays and lotions for stocking stuffers. I would like to read Gone Girl this winter because everyone has recommended it.
ReplyDeleteI always put in chocolate coins and a toothbrush. I recently read "Make the Bread, Buy the Butter." I really liked it!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely some chocolate, like Ferrero Rocher or Lindt! Mmmm. And I recommend Gone Girl. It's such a great book...real page-turner, clever, can't put it down!
ReplyDeleteI would like to see some craft supplies...and, The Bible is always a good thing to read!
ReplyDeleteI always like to find something only that person would understand would be from me to them. Like only I would give that to them. Even if it's just something.50 cents, it'll make their day and they might keep that gift for 50 years and it'll be a treasured item. *shrugs* I was asked earlier today about the best or most treasured book I'd ever gotten, and I thought about it for a while. It was the Mists of Avalon. I love that book. So I'll suggest it to you.
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